Physics I

Code:

L.EQ007

Acronym:

FI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EQ	110	Syllabus	1	-	6	58,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The global aim is to teach the theoretical physical principles necessary to analyse mechanical problems and introduce the general principle of Physics and Engineering in real problem analysis through the use of logic and simplifications. The strategy to consolidate the knowledge of Physics will be based on the resolution of Engineering problems applying physical principles, trigonometry, vector algebra and calculus (differentiation and integration), crucial to the qualification of the future engineers. The specific aims are the learning of basic mechanical concepts, namely: force, momentum, mechanical equilibrium and conservation theorems(of energy, linear momentum and angular momentum). The students should get familiar with the application of vector algebra to statics, cinematics and dynamics.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

- Properly use the laws governing the phenomena studied;

- Use appropriate vocabulary to explain technical concepts and phenomena studied, as well as describe some of its applications;

- Have a critical attitude towards the final results obtained using dimensional analysis, estimates of expected orders of magnitude, study of the interdependence between the quantities involved and the study of the behavior of the solution in borderline cases.

The skills that are the subject of the assessment process (two experimental laboratory works, two assessment tests and final exam distributed) are as follows:

- Correct use of the laws governing the phenomena studied.

- Critical attitude towards the final results.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1 Introduction 2 Motion along a straight line 3 Vectors 4 Motion in two and three dimensions 5 Newton's laws of motion 6 Equilibrium and elasticity 7 Applications of Newton´s laws 8 Work and kinetic energy 9 Potencial energy and energy conservation 10 Momentum, impulse, and collisions 11 Rotation of rigid bodies 12 Dynamics of rotational motion

Mandatory literature

H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman; Física I, Pearson
Young, Hugh D.; University Physics. ISBN: 0-201-84769-8
António Jorge Silvestre e Paulo Ivo Cortez Teixeira; Mecânica: uma Introdução, Edições Colibri/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, 2013. ISBN: 9789896892951

Complementary Bibliography

P. A. Tipler, G. Mosca; Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros - Volume 1: Mecânica, Oscilações e Ondas, Termodinâmica, LTC, 2009. ISBN: 9788521617105
Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn; Física, Escolar Editora, 2012. ISBN: 978-9725923337
H. Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0046-3 (vol.1)

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Theoretical classes (type T): lectures where the concepts and physical models necessary for the understanding of classical mechanics are introduced.


- Practical classes (PL type): these are classes for exposing and discussing the resolution of illustrative problems of the material taught in theoretical classes, either by students or by the class teacher.

• In three of the PL classes, students will carry out practical laboratory work in the Physics Laboratory – three experimental works.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	55,00
Teste	22,50
Trabalho laboratorial	22,50
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE “TEST” COMPONENT:
● Realization of 1 tests;
● The test is mandatory;
► Test:
● has a maximum duration of 80 minutes;
● is worth 4.5 points;
● consists of three (3) problems;
● has a minimum classification of 1.5, without which a student will not be able to go to the 1st SEASON (or Normal Season) exam, only to the Appeal exam.

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE COMPONENT “PRACTICAL LABORATORY WORK” (TPL):
■ In each practical class, students are divided into groups of two/three (2/3) elements to carry out the laboratory work.
■ In three of the semester's practical classes, students carry out three practical laboratory assignments in groups whose report, at the end of the class, is delivered to the teacher responsible for the class for correction and evaluation.
■ Each practical assignment is given a maximum rating of 1.5 points.
■ This TPL component has a minimum classification of 2.0, without which a student will not be able to go to exam.
■ If a group member does not attend a practical lab work class, he will be assigned a zero (0) rating in the evaluation for that work.
■ NOTE: the individual performance of each student during the laboratory session is taken into account, and the classification of each work may be different for elements of the same group.

● There are absences marking in PL-type classes; for the sake of standardization, it is considered that the maximum number of allowable fouls is three (3).

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = EF + TPL + T,

where

CF (0 - 20 points) - Final Classification,

T (0 - 4,5 points) - Individual test

TPL= TPL1 + TPL2 - TPL3 (0 – 4,5 valores) - practical laboratory work in the Physics Laboratory

EF (0 - 11 points) - Final Exam.

● PRACTICAL LABORATORY WORK AND TEST ARE MANDATORY

Classification improvement

Classification improvement can be done in the re-sit examination period, accordingly to the rules.